A box truck caught fire Monday evening as it was exiting Interstate 70 on the ramp to eastbound C-470, forcing closures of two highway ramps near Golden and causing headaches for rush-hour commuters.

The Clear Creek Sheriff’s Office reported at 5:15 p.m. that the driver of the box truck managed to escape the vehicle.

Authorities closed the I-70 east ramp to C-470 and U.S. 6 at exit 260. Traffic is required to stay on I-70 east or take exit 259 south to Morrison to get to eastbound C-470 or north to get to State Highway 6.

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